We have a great ministry here in Birmingham called Urban Purpose. I'm fortunate to call "friends" both of the guys who founded UP. It's a growing ministry whose focus is on serving the poor and the … [Read more...]
The Good And Bad Of Routine
May 24, 2012 By 1 Comment
Routine . . . When it works it works. And when it doesn't, things get interesting. I missed two blog posts in the last week, something I just don't do. Why? Because my routine was majorly thrown … [Read more...]
Discipleship Equals Obedience (Sigh . . .) [re-post]
May 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
[Note: Today's post is a repost. Why? Cause I'm out of town today. I'm on a real life vacation. The only thing that makes it better than a family vacation is that this is a guy's vacation. A bro-down. … [Read more...]
The Unpleasant Side Of Following Jesus
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had an interesting interaction with my youngest daughter a couple of days ago. It went like this . . . Setting: I'm eating an egg white and spinach omelet that was much more spinach than egg. … [Read more...]
My Definition Of Discipleship (And What I See Is The Biggest Obstacle)
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I like the way Joel Mayward writes and thinks about youth ministry and discipleship. And so when he asked me to write for a series on his blog about defining discipleship, I was in. I'll post my … [Read more...]
Discipleship Quote: The Real Role Of The Bible In Discipleship
April 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
It's Friday and that means a Discipleship Quote! This week's quote is a simple but powerful one from Tozer. Let it remind us that the Bible isn't an end, but a means. The purpose of the Bible … [Read more...]
Discipleship Truth: Real Influence Can’t Be Rushed
April 26, 2012 By 3 Comments
I had the privilege of eating dinner last night with some good friends who have been doing youth ministry (very well) for a long time. The cool thing was getting to meet a new friend who, as it turns … [Read more...]
Discipleship Question: What Is The Gospel For Millennials?
April 23, 2012 By 9 Comments
God is Truth. God is unchanging. Therefore, Truth is unchanging. The truth of the Gospel is timeless. But, the cultural vehicle in which it is delivered must always be adapted. The Gospel Paul … [Read more...]
Cleaning Supplies and Youth Ministry (Huh?)
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
[This is a post I was originally going to run in this blog, but I thought it was fun and had a wider appeal. So, I wrote today on the ym360 Blog instead. I re-posted on my blog, as well. Hope you … [Read more...]
Discipleship Quote: Easter Edition
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's Friday so that means a Discipleship Quote. And it's Good Friday so that means an Easter Discipleship Quote. We all search for words to describe the cross and the resurrection. The Easter … [Read more...]
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